Government of New Brunswick

Overview

Apprenticeship training is not available for this occupation.

Eligibility

An individual desiring certification as a journeyperson in New Brunswick in the floorcovering installer occupation is required to meet one of the criteria as stipulated in Board Order GC001, “Requirements to Obtain a Certificate of Qualification.”

A person who has gained the equivalent of 5400 hours of practical experience in the floorcovering installer occupation may apply to challenge the certification examination. Successful candidates will receive a New Brunswick Certificate of Qualification. In most instances, an Interprovincial Red Seal will be affixed to the document.

For more information, please see the corresponding board order for this occupation under Tasks, Activities and Functions of a Designated Occupation.

Description

Qualified journeypersons are familiar with the materials, tools, principles and skills required in the floorcovering installer occupation.

Floorcovering installers install, replace and repair a variety of floorcoverings. They work with cushion, carpeting, vinyl, resilient tile, sheet flooring and seasonal carpet. They may also install and repair pre‐finished wood, unfinished wood, engineered wood, laminate and artificial turf. They install and service floorcoverings in residential and industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) settings.

Changes To Fees

This document provides the rationale supporting changes to fees, associated revenue information, and the legal authority:
2013-PETL.pdf

Fees

Unless otherwise specified, Fees exclude the harmonized sales tax (HST).

Fee DescriptionRate in $Effective Date
YYYY-MM-DD
Interprovincial Standards Examination200.002013-04-01
Certificate of Qualification Examination2013-04-01
  Examination250.001997-11-10
  Re-examination120.002013-04-01
Certificate of Qualification based on "out-of-province journeyperson status"150.002012-08-01
Replacement of Certification Documents20.002013-04-01
Tuition Fees - Technical Training weekly rate85.002013-08-01
Certificate of Qualification Challenger Assessment Fee100.002012-08-01
Replacement of Photo Identification Card20.002012-08-01
Assessment of Foreign Credentials100.002012-08-01